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vercel CLI reads VERCEL_TOKEN for authentication

Introduced 2026-02-05 · score 0.97

HOW TO USE IT

When authenticating a Vercel CLI task, set `VERCEL_TOKEN` in the environment and run the intended CLI command. If `VERCEL_TOKEN` and `--token` are both provided, `--token` takes precedence.

export VERCEL_TOKEN=<token> vercel deploy

WHY THIS HELPS

When scripting a Vercel CLI task or configuring CI/CD authentication, provide the token through the environment.

REQUIREMENTS AND LIMITATIONS

  • Version: 50.12.1
  • VERCEL_TOKEN: Environment variable containing the authorization token; use it as an alternative to `--token`.
  • --token <token> (shorthand: -t): Pass an authorization token directly to a CLI command. Takes precedence over `VERCEL_TOKEN` if both are provided.
  • Prerequisite: Install Vercel CLI (`pnpm i -g vercel` in the CLI overview). CLI authentication is required before accessing resources or performing administrative tasks.
  • The `--token` flag takes precedence over `VERCEL_TOKEN` when both are provided.

FIRST-PARTY EVIDENCE

Check the installed version and the source before using it. Entry JSON

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